Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Charlotte, NC, with a degree in engineering or computer science and at least two years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution. The role involves collaboration with attorneys in Charlotte and Minneapolis, focusing on innovative technologies in a team-oriented environment.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys and clients across various industries, including medical devices, banking, and software.
• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and perform freedom-to-operate and patent landscape analyses.
• Build and manage patent portfolios.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical abilities.
• Polished writing skills.
• Preference for candidates based in or near Charlotte or Minneapolis.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science.

Certifications

• Registration to practice before the USPTO is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or related engineering fields preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare and retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Merit-based raises.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.